IELTS for UKVI (Academic) delivered on computer

From March 2016, some IELTS test takers for UK Visas and Immigration will be able to take their IELTS test on computer. A limited number of places will be available at the British Council for IELTS for UKVI (Academic) delivered on computer at a number of locations in:

Bangladesh

Brazil

China

Hong Kong

India

Japan

Kuwait

Malaysia

Nigeria

Pakistan

Philippines

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

Taiwan, China

Thailand

Turkey

Vietnam

UAE

UK

This option will then be gradually introduced in other locations.

The IELTS for UKVI (Academic) delivered on computer will be held on selected dates throughout the year and registration will close one week before the test date, subject to availability of places.

The introduction of this new option will not affect the availability of paper IELTS tests.

Test takers who choose the new option will take their Listening, Reading and Writing components using computer. The Speaking test will remain face to face, as this has always been a key feature of the IELTS approach. We believe it is the most effective way of assessing speaking skills and prompts a more realistic performance from test takers.

All other aspects of the test are identical whether it is taken on paper or on computer. This includes:

Content

Timings

Question types

Marking

Speaking test delivery (face to face)

Security arrangements

You can find detailed information about the format of the IELTS test here.